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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Salary:
£45,000 – £85,000 / year
Location:
Cheltenham, UK
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
2 October 2026
What they need
New Permanent Opportunity for a DV Cleared Senior Data Scientist in Cheltenham for a leading National Security and Defence Consultancy client.
- Must have active DV Clearance
- Up to £85k DoE plus bonuses and benefits
- 3 days on site per week in Cheltenham
- Skills required in Machine Learning, AWS/Azure, Python, NLP, AI
Who are we?
We are recruiting a Senior Data Scientist with DV Clearance for a prestigious client to work on a portfolio of public and private sector projects. Our client is a global leader in technology, consulting, and engineering services at the forefront of innovation. You’ll experience excellent career progression opportunities to develop your skillset and personal profile in an inclusive culture.
What will the Data Scientist be doing?
- Apply creative data science and ML techniques
- Innovate and research solutions
- Stay current with ML and data tech
- Engage in full data science lifecycle
- Document technically
- Deliver high-quality project components
- Provide practical client solutions
- Assist in proposal crafting and pitching
- Deepen understanding of the Defence and Security sector for AI & Data transformation opportunities
Key Skills and Requirements
Essential:
- Active DV Clearance
- Applying data science or machine learning in Defence/Security, public sector, or academia
- Proficiency in various machine learning architectures and models
- Methodical problem-solving skills
- Effective communication of complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Client relationship management abilities
Desirable:
- Cloud-based Data Science and Machine Learning services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Familiarity with Python libraries for data management, statistics, machine learning, and visualisation.
- Expertise in popular machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch
- Knowledge of cutting-edge techniques for Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision
- Strong grasp of basic probability concepts and machine learning lifecycle
- Experience with workflow and pipelining frameworks (e.g., Kubeflow, MLFlow, Argo)
- Understanding and application of Ethical AI considerations
Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today and be part of something extraordinary!
Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly at [email protected]. For further information please call me on 0161 416 6800 or 07719065951 - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7 am until 10 pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.
KEY SKILLS:
Data Scientist / Data Science / AWS / Azure / Machine Learning / NLP / AI / PyTorch / TensorFlow / Python / Cheltenham / Security Cleared / DV / DV Cleared / Enhanced Clearance
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